The Music Course of Warner Records Company

199 1 year, UFO Records, a famous local record company in Taiwan Province Province, was controlled by Warner Music Group, and officially acquired UFO Records in 1996, marking Warner's full entry into the Chinese music scene. The original UFO singers Wang Jie, Cai Qin, Aaron Kwok, Jiang Yuheng, Sally Yeh, Julie, Tom Zhang, Danny Chan, Fang Lu and Sandy Lam also owned the copyright of their records. After the acquisition of UFO records, it was renamed as "Warner UFO Records" (Warner Music and UFO Records are juxtaposed). However, under the chaotic situation of personnel changes, Warner UFO's operating performance and market share once fell into a downturn in the middle of 1997. After the contract expires, their singers either quit or don't renew their contracts. At one time, its only two famous singers were Sammi Cheng (who switched to East Asian records in 2005) and Aaron Kwok (who switched to great country culture at the end of 2005).

In 1990s, the most remarkable thing of Warner Records was that 1995 successfully introduced Zhu Zheqin's Adawa to the world market. The album "Sister Drum" was released simultaneously in 56 countries and regions, becoming the first Chinese-language record with the highest distribution and highest sales volume in the world in the history of international records, which aroused strong repercussions in the international music scene.

From 65438 to 0998, Zhou Jianhui, the general manager of EEI Millennium Records Company, became the general manager of Warner UFO in Taiwan Province and began to rectify the enterprise of Warner UFO. In the same year, he issued EEI in Hongkong on behalf of Liang Yongqi and Ku Kuiji. Considering the reconstruction of corporate image, Warner UFO officially changed its name to "Warner International Music Co., Ltd." on 1999, and changed its corporate logo to that of Warner Music Group. The original corporate logo of UFO officially entered history. In 2000, Warner set its sights on Taiwan Province Province and the mainland market, and signed two big names, May and Na Ying, respectively, and successfully created Stephanie, a popular diva. Together with Hong Kong's Sammi Cheng, it formed Warner's unique "Tianhou Palace". In addition, Warner focused on the mainland market and signed contracts with the independent brand "Wheat Field Music", which focuses on campus music, and "Ple Music", which is based on professional performing arts management. Both of them became Warner's franchise brands and established Warner Wheat Field. Pu Shu, Zhou Xun, Lao Lang and others in Warner Wheat Field, as well as top male and female singers in the Mainland, Sun Nan and Na Ying, all recruited under their command, which undoubtedly expanded Warner's brand connotation and influence in the Mainland. In 2000, the rapidly developing mainland music market was monopolized by Warner. Hannah Kim, a singer under the sub-brand Wheat Field Music (specializing in campus singers), reached the peak of her career after joining Warner, and Ye Bei's debut album "Pisces" joined Warner was also well received. However, the album released by Pu Shu has made the mainland music market highly sought after.

In 2002, Chen Jianning, the music director of Warner Music, used F.I.R.'s master tape to find Chen Zeshan. When Chen Zeshan heard the news, he was so surprised that he didn't even see anyone, and immediately decided to sign their names. After that, F.I.R. made Warner completely beautiful, which should be the most important and correct decision of Chen Zeshan!

In 2004, the cooperation between Warner and Wheat Field ended, and Wheat Field Music cooperated with Taihe Media to establish Taihe Wheat Field.

On April 13, 2004, F.I.R. F.I.R., a fashion band, made her debut, and the pre-order of her first album broke the record. The album of the same name/kloc-topped the sales list in Taiwan Province province in 0/3 weeks, and won the second place in the annual total sales list as a newcomer! In 2004, F.I.R dominated the whole Chinese music scene, with record sales, album quality and popularity soaring at an unparalleled speed. Of course, this is also the best time for Warner Records in recent years.

Since 2005, with the departure of many divas, the strength of Warner Music has been greatly reduced. Only F.I.R and Winnie Hsin support Warner's "Tianhou" flag in Taiwan Province Province.

On March 23rd, 2005, Elva Hsiao, an artist from EMI Records, switched to Warner Records. Due to the personnel changes of Warner Records at that time, the record company broke the contract, and the contract was automatically terminated in March 2006 because it had not released an album for one year.

On June 65438+1October 1 1 day, 2006, Elva Hsiao renewed Warner Records. In 2008, Chen Zeshan, a gold medal official who was hit by the event of buying charts, returned to Warner Records and became the president of Warner Records Greater China. With the first-line singers such as Stephanie and May leaving one after another, Warner Records under the leadership of Chen Zeshan began to sign many singers, including Blackstone Beimeimei (now renamed Black Girl), Bide Sheran, Zhang Dongliang and Huang Lixing. , but also boldly signed Aska Yang and Jam Hsiao, because of the draft and quickly became popular. Both of them became the new kings in 2008, and their albums sold well.

On March 6th, 2008, Jam Hsiao joined Warner Records. In 2007, Jam Hsiao, who became famous overnight in a singing contest, decided to join Warner Music. Warner Music held a grand signing press conference in Jam Hsiao today, which has always been mysterious, low-key and economical. On this important occasion, Jam Hsiao's performance remained calm. Wang Beifen, general manager of Warner Music Greater China, even brought a very special mysterious gift. Everyone knows that May has a million microphone "Xiaobai", and the record company also sent a "Xiaobai".

On April 22nd, 2008, her singer Elva Hsiao joined her old club, EMI Virgin.

From June 5438 to February 2008, after Jolin Tsai, the Asian pop diva, won the gold medal, Jolin Tsai insisted on following her mentor Chen Zeshan and joined Warner Records, adding another tiger to Warner Records and becoming a sister of Warner.

On June 65438+February 65438+June 6, 2008, at 9: 00 pm 10, the signing ceremony of Jolin Tsai was held in Beijing Water Cube. Warner obviously attached great importance to the arrival of the diva, and spent about 5 million yuan in rent to arrange the press conference in the Water Cube. Rachia, President of Warner Music Asia Pacific, Ge, President of Warner Greater China and President of Dongfeng Culture Production Co., Ltd. were present to witness. According to the media, the signing fee is as high as 65.438+0.2 billion. Jolin Tsai's joining means that Warner Tianhou Palace is about to usher in a new reorganization. In the current shortage of first-line singers at Warner Records, Jolin Tsai will play the role of a sister.

On February 29th, 2008, Huang Xiaohu joined Warner Records.

In 2009, Joe Entertainment officially terminated its contract with Warner Records, and its three groups, 5566, Seven Flowers and 183club, were officially dissolved. Singer records of Xinya Entertainment Group and Bear Star Entertainment are released by Warner Records.

165438+20091October 26th, F.I.R "Renewal Press Conference and official website Inaugural Meeting" was held in Xinhai Jinjiang Hotel. Teacher Jianning and A Qin's black and white dress, a white gauze skirt with a punk style, is simple and fashionable. Subsequently, Chen Zeshan, president of Warner Music Greater China, took the stage, signed a contract with F.I.R on a huge signing board, and specially presented a classical "silver carving heater". Chen Zeshan, who is famous for his single hand, has an indissoluble bond with the orchestra. In the middle, Chen Zeshan left Warner for two years, which was also a quiet year in F.I.R.. On that day, Chen Zeshan embraced F.I.R. and declared that "this year is the fifth anniversary of F.I.R.'s debut, and F.I.R. has been there!" And all four are red-eyed. In addition, the official website dedicated to F.I.R was formally established and named "Post-Paradise". FAYE, the lead singer, said: "F.I.R has always believed in the existence of heaven, which is also the origin of the original meaning of our group name F. I. r- Wonderland in reality! ".On June 25th, 2009, 65438+February 25th, F.I.R released its fifth anniversary album" Let's smile together! ",this undoubtedly added an important stroke to Warner's comeback! 2065438+In June 2005, F.I.R officially terminated its contract with Warner Records.

From June 5438 to February 2009, Warner Music officially signed a cooperation agreement with Benshan Media, Taiwan Province Dongfeng Media and Universal Thermal Brothers Audio & Video at the Beijing Liulaogen Grand Stage, announcing that the four entertainment groups will jointly build the top youth idol group in China. Led by Benshan Media, the Quartet will conduct in-depth and close cooperation in many fields such as selection, recruitment, training, production, corporate promotion and brokerage. Mr. Zhao Benshan, Chairman of Benshan Media Group, Ms. Ge, Chairman of Xinya Dongfeng Media, President of Warner Music Greater China, President of Global Thermal Brothers Audio and Video, Vice President and Xiao Shenyang attended the signing ceremony.

20 10 seed music formed an alliance with Hong Kong Bomei Entertainment (BMA Records). The distribution rights of Hongkong East Asia Records and singers of A Music in Taiwan Province Province and Xingma have been transferred to Warner Records, except that Andy Lau released Mandarin records in the name of Yingyi Entertainment in Taiwan Province Province, while in Xingma, it was handed over to Music Street /Play Music under Warner Records.

On June 20 1 0/day, D.C.W, a hard rock band, joined Warner Records and released its first extended drama with the same name (officially debuted) in July, which shocked the Chinese music scene.

20 1 1 The artists of Lehua Entertainment are released by Warner Records of Taiwan Province Province.

20 1 1 1, Ricky joined Warner Records. 2011165438+4 released the Mandarin album Lonely Chord (the seventh solo album).

2011At 8: 08 p.m. on August 8th, JJ Lin, the new four kings of Chinese music and pop king, held a grand signing press conference to join Warner Music in Guo Mao Hotel, the tallest building in Beijing, and formally signed Warner Records. Warner attached great importance to the arrival of this heavenly king, and the press conference of that day was specially arranged to officially start at 8: 08 pm, which meant that JJ Lin's acting career went well in 8888. Not only Jolin Tsai, Fang Datong, Jam Hsiao, Huang Xiaohu, Ar Fi, Ricky, Guo Caijie and other students also specially recorded VCRs to send blessings, but also Chen Zeshan, President of Warner Greater China, and Raki Rutherford, President of Warner Pan Pacific. On the same day, Chen Zeshan, president of Warner Greater China, presented a beautiful handmade piano full of rhinestones as a gift to JJ Lin, hoping that he could create more and better music works with his best piano in the future. Chen Zeshan, president of Warner Greater China, paid tribute to JJ Lin as soon as he took the stage. Chen Zeshan introduced that in fact, as early as 2003, when he made the album Reality for Amy Tin Hau, he fell in love with JJ Lin's voice at first sight in hundreds of Demo. At that time, he deliberately offered an olive branch, and he was deeply sorry to learn that JJ had signed a contract with the company, which also laid the foundation for the cooperation between JJ Lin and Warner. Now, JJ Lin has finally joined Warner, Chen Zeshan said frankly. Chen Zeshan spoke highly of JJ Lin. For the rumored signing fee of 900 million, Chen Zeshan is also noncommittal: "He is a very valuable singer, although the signing fee has reached a state of collapse."

201165438+February 3 1, JJ Lin released his ninth solo album, which was also the first album released after signing Warner Records. As soon as it was launched, it immediately won the title of authoritative list of digital, broadcasting and Internet industries. Warner Music also held a grand celebration press conference in Taipei, and presented 15 gold medal to JJ to congratulate him on joining Warner Music's debut album and creating impressive sales results. Not only won the first place in record channel, digital, network, radio and television, but also achieved excellent results in all major charts. With amazing strength, he won 15 champion, and also won various awards with "Learning Can't", which further expanded the market in Taiwan Province Province and consolidated the position of the king of Chinese music.

At 2012101415: 00, Kimi held a fan apology meeting in the atrium square of Shanghai Guangqi City, officially announcing the signing of Warner Records.

20 12 12 On February 7th, SpeXial released Warner Records' first album with the same name.

On March 3rd, 2065438, JJ Lin released the 10th full-creation album "Endless Stories Because of You". Warner Music invited many popular singers and powerful actors to participate in the grand event, adding many stars to the new album of jj 10 anniversary, which is of great significance. In addition, 10 well-known film, advertising and MV directors, as well as multinational photography and production teams were invited to tailor a unique story for each song in the album "Endless Stories Because of You". From filing a case to completing filming, the planning and production period is as long as half a year. JJ personally communicates ideas and scripts with all directors in order to make all fans feel the truest JJ. The highest specification in the history of Chinese music, ten MVs, ten micro-movies, the highest specification to commemorate the debut 10, 10 anniversary glory masterpiece. Immediately after the release, it jumped into the top five of the Chinese ranking and GMUSIC ranking, and the sales rate reached an astonishing 83.35%, covering almost all the market share of the week. The rankings of entities such as broadcasting and digital firmly hold all champions, and at the same time capture the first and second thrones of major telecom operators in Asia. In the same month, he won the champion of the whole platform sales list. It not only swept all digital stations, radio stations and entities, but also became the champion of all sales platforms. Since the film was released, various micro-movies and MVs have been broadcast one after another, which has set off an upsurge in Asia. The click-through rate of various video networks in Asia has exceeded 47 million, with an amazing momentum.

2065438+In June 2003, JJ Lin renewed his contract with Warner.

20 14 14 10, Yang Peian joined Warner and released a new Mandarin album Sleeping Beast.

On April 29th, 20 14, Warner Music Group announced that it had signed a merger agreement with Goldwind Records Company, and all its music record copyrights and its artists were included in the bag. Warner Music acquired Goldwind's famous music tracks (effective in mid-June).

On July 2nd, 20 14, idol singer Wu Kequn joined Warner. Warner Music also welcomed the arrival of "King of Almighty Stars" Wu Kequn with the highest specifications. Lachie Rutherford, president of the Asia-Pacific region, personally flew to Beijing. Under the witness of all Asian media, he officially signed a contract with Wu Kequn for three years, with three albums! At yesterday's press conference, Wu Kequn was asked about his mood. He said frankly: "I am looking forward to this day and I am very excited. I was too nervous to sleep last night! " At this important moment, Warner Music announced to create a brand-new music career map for him, gave him a "World Map Scratch Music" and promised to hold a world tour concert for him, covering Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, Sydney, Las Vegas and other major first-tier cities in the world! Just to spread Wu Kequn's good creation and music to the whole world and let more people see his music! Wu Kequn said, "Thank you for your planning. I will definitely cheer and not let everyone down! "

On September 4th, 20 14, Ronghao Li joined Warner, and released his second solo album "Ronghao Li" on October 28th, the same year.

2014165438+10/5, Jolin Tsai released 13 Mandarin album bah. The concept of "bah" comes from the homonym of "play". The word "drama" contains multiple meanings such as "script", "acting" and "performance", which echoes Jolin Tsai's many new experiences and new understandings on the stage of life in the past two years. The performance factor is always stirring in her heart. Jolin Tsai once mentioned in a chat with the planner that she admired the actress Meryl Streep, because actresses can watch different movies.

20 14 12.27, released by JJ Lin 1 1 Mandarin album New Earth. There are countless disasters and turmoil in 20 14 years. At the time of panic, JJ Lin, who had just won the Golden Melody King but lost his loved ones the year before, did not stop writing because of the ups and downs of life, but gained more inspiration and strength. He hopes to write thoughtful works overlooking the world he lives in. After experiencing joys and sorrows, JJ Lin published Genesis, a long-term work that awakened people to face and reflect on problems.

On April 5th, 2065438+KLOC-0, Wu Kequn released his first album to join Warner, and his eighth mandarin album, The Man Who Counts Stars.

20 15, 12 On February 25th, JJ Lin released 12 Mandarin album "Talking to Yourself", which was the first in Chinese music. Using "head recording" technology to simulate sound to create a sense of space and create "3D super stereo surround hearing".